Travel through spectacular scenery on easy weekend hikes at Snoqualmie Pass on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Look for wildflowers, learn about wildlife and hear about unique local history. Make a reservation 8:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at 425-434-6111. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a day pack with water, snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, a camera and binoculars. A $10 donation per person is suggested. Programs for groups can be scheduled during the week.Gold Creek Pond, Saturdays, July 2-Sept. 3, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Walk along a one-mile asphalt and boardwalk trail to view stunning peaks, a pristine blue pond and wildflowers. Learn about a beaver den, ant hills, rare fish and other wildlife on this 90-minute hike.Twin Lakes, Sundays, July 2-Sept. 3 Sundays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hike two miles along Cold Creek to view wildflowers, an old growth forest and Twin Lakes nestled against dramatic peaks. Learn more about the forest, wildlife and the history of the pioneers.

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